Collaboration
The Hudson Trail is a recycled merino wool fleece from Smartwool that does a fantastic job of regulating the physique temperature and makes a great selection for layering. Read on for our full evaluate…
What is it?
Smartwool Men’s Hudson Trail Fleece Hoodie RRP £149.99
Overall Rating 
(4.5 / 5)
Stockists
Features
- Super mushy reclaimed wool building
- Two entrance welt pockets designed to maintain fingers heat
- Secure zippered chest pocket
- Lightweight
- Regular match, supposed to offer you room to maneuver, with out further bulk
What we thought?
The Hudson path fleece hoodie had been part of my wardrobe for a while earlier than I received out for a good stroll to actually put it to the take a look at. Ever since arriving, it has been my go-to hoodie for throwing on round the home on chillier days (when steadfastedly refusing to place the heating on) or when coming out to the retailers.
On a latest 8K stroll across the Tittersworth Reservoir the hoodie actually got here into its personal. It was a very chilly day with patches of snow nonetheless on the bottom, and I layered up with the hoodie on high of my thermal base layer, and my normal strolling jacket on high.
I’m pretty skinny, however broad, and I selected a measurement medium. I discovered the match good for me – comfy with sufficient room to maneuver round with out feeling restricted.
The jacket is constructed from 45% recycled wool which was actually efficient at retaining me heat, although on the similar time, I didn’t overheat when sporting it.
The chest pocket was the proper place to maintain my cellphone as I usually undergo from ‘lost phone panic’ and the chest pocket is the primary place I examine, so moderately than fumbling round every time I wished to take a snap of the surroundings, my cellphone was in my hand in seconds.
The fake leather-based zip toggles made gripping the zips straightforward even with chilly fingers, one slight draw back for me was that the primary zipper is the alternative method round to what I’m used to, with the zip pull positioned on the proper.
The hood is roomy sufficient even for me. I’ve moderately a big noggin, so hoods can typically be an issue, however no issues right here, and with the hood down, it offered added safety towards any nippy drafts round my neck.
Despite loving the hoodie, I do want to say that you probably have pets chances are you’ll have to spend money on a couple of lint rollers! We have two long-haired Persian cats and the hoodie is usually a little bit of a fur magnet, so be careful you probably have pets and might be sporting this round the home.
The Smartwool Hudson has confirmed itself over the previous couple of months and has grow to be my go-to mid layer due to its versaility and attractiveness.
Pros
- Looks good
- Recycled wool
- Lightweight
- Good pocket design
- Versatile, I can put on this any time
- Perfect mid-layer
Cons
- Zip on the alternative aspect to normal
- Attracts fur
The verdict
Our Rating
Fit 5/5
Practicality 4.5/5
Looks 5/5
Value 4.5/5
Overall Rating (4.5 / 5)
If you’re searching for a fantastic mid-layer that retains your core at a daily temperature, that is definatly a fantastic selection. The jacket is fashionable sufficient for informal city put on, for throwing on when chilly at residence and naturally it’s superb for strolling and mountaineering.
At the time of writing, this jacket is on sale at half worth, making it a implausible purchase. Buy from Smartwool.
DISCLOSURE | Thank you to Smartwool who provided the featured product to us to check. We weren’t paid to put in writing this evaluate.
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